Crockett Co. man to serve 40 years in prison for rape of child
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the rape of a child. 46-year-old Isaias Rodriguez, of Alamo, was convicted for the…
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Tennessee adds new state song
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new tune is joining "Rocky Top," "The Tennessee Waltz" and others on the list of Tennessee's official state songs. "I'll Leave My Heart in Tennessee" was dedicated as a new state song following legislation signed into…
JPD: Two injured in Jackson apartment shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot at an apartment complex Thursday night. Around 8:15 p.m. on March 17, officers responded to Royal Arms Apartments at 1580 North Royal Avenue. When they arrived, two individuals…
McNairy County man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. According to a news release, 50-year-old Lamon Massengill, of Selmer, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm as well…
South Jackson recycling containers move to new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new location for recycling drop-offs in south Jackson. The containers formerly located at Lowe's on South Highland Avenue have now moved to Malesus Park. According to the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, they…
Tyson to giveaway 40,000 lbs of food in Crockett Co. Saturday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is hosting a free food giveaway this Saturday in Crockett County. The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Crockett County High School, located at 2014 Highway 88 in Alamo. The…
Authorities respond to house fire in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Local authorities responded to a house fire in Trenton on Thursday morning. According to the Trenton Police Department, the incident occurred at a home on the 600 block of South Church Street. A video submitted by one…
THP: 3 juveniles dead, 1 hospitalized in Wednesday evening wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms three juveniles are dead and another is hospitalized following a multi-vehicle wreck in Madison County. Our crews visited the scene Wednesday evening near the intersection of Old Medina Road and Barnes…
Merriweather sentenced to 40 years in shooting of nonprofit president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting the president of a local nonprofit. 28-year-old Patrick Merriweather was previously…
Food giveaway to be held in Lexington Thursday
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents will have the opportunity to receive free food this week in Lexington. A food distribution will be held for those in need…
Schedule released for 2022 West TN Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The event schedule for the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is now available. This year's festival will kick off in Humboldt on Sunday, May 1 and run through Saturday, May 7.…
Public input requested on parks and rec in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citizens of Henderson County are being asked for their thoughts on parks and recreation in the community. A community meeting will be held this week to gather input for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The…
UPDATE: 3 suspects in custody following weekend shooting
UPDATE: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- All three people have been taken into custody. EARLIER STORY: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is searching for three people following a weekend shooting. Around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, officers were dispatched…
Wedding Gown Weekend: Goodwill event to offer bargain bridal dresses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brides-to-be may find the wedding dress of their dreams at a bargain price this weekend. Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will be hosting their Wedding Gown Weekend at 28 stores, including those in Jackson, Lexington and…
Tennessee gas prices: Today vs. past 10 years
Monday, GasBuddy released their latest report on gas prices in Tennessee. According to a survey of more than 3,800 gas stations in the state, the average price per gallon is currently $4.11. That's up 85.8 cents from one month ago,…
Movie on the Lawn: UofM Lambuth hosting free movie nights
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, those looking for outdoor activities may want to visit this local college. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting "Movie On the Lawn" this Spring. The Campus Activities Board is presenting…
Drug used in sexual assaults seized from baby food package in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Illegal drugs were seized from a package containing baby food in Memphis earlier this month. According to a release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers examined a package at an international port in Memphis on March…
Gibson Co. authorities seek woman who allegedly stole from church
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department needs help identifying a theft suspect. According to the department, the female driving the vehicle in these photos allegedly stole property from a church in Yorkville. The incident took place…
Bicentennial committee recruiting vocalists for 200 Voice Choir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's year-long Bicentennial celebration will end with a grand finale this fall, and vocalists from around the area are being asked to join the fun. The Bicentennial Commission is recruiting singers to join The 200 Voice…
Tyson donates over 38,000 pounds of food to local nonprofit
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit group received a large donation from Tyson Foods this month. On March 3, Tyson donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to Helping Hand of Humboldt, which…
Final production for Union theatre program kicks off this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, Union University will kick off what's slated to be the final production for their theatre program. "The Count of Monte Cristo" will run from March 10-15 in the…
Tennessee State Parks see continued success throughout pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks' effects on the economy continue to see a steady climb throughout the pandemic. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers says the parks saw an increase in visitors when COVID-19 hit, and…
K9 officer assists in Dyersburg drug arrest
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…
Improvements coming to Decatur County ambulance services
PARSONS, Tenn. -- BradenHealth announced they have assumed full operation of Decatur County's ambulance services. According to a news release, the services had previously been operating at an immense loss which was costing taxpayers,…
Play Ball Jackson to hold ‘Name Your Team’ contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans will soon have the chance to name the new baseball team that will play out of The Ballpark at Jackson. Last year the city signed an eight year lease agreement with In The Big Inning, LLC…
Jackson Arts Council opens applications for NEA funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year the Jackson Arts Council announced they will distribute $150,000 in grants as part of the American Rescue Plan. Now, applications for those eligible have been opened. Described as an effort to help the arts and…
School bus rear-ended while traveling to Greenfield School
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities say a school bus was involved in a wreck Wednesday morning as it was traveling to Greenfield School. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the bus was headed eastbound on Highway 124. With caution…
Lexington woman charged with TennCare fraud
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property. According to the Office of Inspector General, 38-year-old Jeanifer Donegan, of Lexington, allegedly misrepresented her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn't…
Father arrested in death of 4-year-old child
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…
Food delivery driver shot in Jackson, suspect in custody
UPDATE (10/21/25): Jackson man sentenced in attempted murder of college student JACKSON, Tenn. -- One man is in custody after being accused of shooting a delivery driver in Jackson. According to the…
Flea market returns to Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Great news for local thrifters: the flea market is returning to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The monthly flea market formerly known as "Friendly Franks" is being reintroduced as Jackson's Hub City Flea Market. It will open this Friday,…
Tennessee Music Awards to be held Monday night in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Music Awards are back! After COVID-19 put a delay in the annual ceremony, the event returns to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus on Monday night. Local artists will gather for a night of recognition…
TN lawmakers spend workday in wheelchairs for teen’s challenge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State Representative Chris Todd joined more than a dozen other Tennessee lawmakers in the "Spend a Day in My Wheels" challenge. The event challenged a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers to spend their workday in a wheelchair…
Job fair coming to Jackson Tuesday; 65+ positions to be filled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions Center will host a job fair in Jackson on Tuesday, March 1. Participating employers include Comfort Keepers, the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee…
TN River Jam: Big & Rich, Marshall Tucker Band, Darryl Worley to headline
PARIS, Tenn. -- The lineup for the 2022 Tennessee River Jam Festival has been revealed, and some big names in music will be making their way to Paris, Tennessee. The lineup was announced by Vice President of Tourism Michael Trolinger…
Garth Brooks returning to Nashville in April; tickets on sale March 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is returning to Nashville this April for a concert at Nissan Stadium. Brooks was originally scheduled to perform for the first time at the stadium last year, but the show was canceled due to severe…
Police: Selmer Elementary principal failed to report abuse claims
SELMER, Tenn. -- Police say Selmer Elementary School Principal Pamela Simon failed to report multiple allegations of child abuse or neglect. According to a report from the Selmer Police Department, in December 2021 Investigator Nathan Harrison was notified of claims…
Mardi Gras celebration coming to downtown Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Mardi Gras may be a New Orleans tradition, but West Tennesseans will have the chance to celebrate closer to home on Saturday. Brownsville is hosting their own version of…
JTA now accepting card payments at main office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Tuesday they will begin accepting credit card payments at their main office. This marks the first time JTA has been able to accept cards as payment, with cash and checks being the…
Corrections officer arrested after attempt to deliver drugs to inmates
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County Corrections Officer has been arrested after attempting to deliver Schedule III drugs to inmates. According to a press release, 23-year-old Robert Quimen was taken…
Baby supply giveaway to be hosted on Tuesday
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A baby supply and product giveaway will be hosted in Ripley on Tuesday. Save the Children Lauderdale County is partnering with Mother to Mother out of Nashville for the event, which will provide baby and childcare items…
Food giveaway to be held in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Families in need will have the chance to receive free food this Saturday in Henderson County. The 2nd Annual Jerry McKee Food Drive Giveaway will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on February 19. The…
Moe Shamell shares new update as he continues to recover
Moe Shamell has a new video message to share! As he continues to recover, Moe is excited to report he is getting better and is looking forward to returning on-air in the near future.…
Mary Stewart Taylor announces run for Madison County Circuit Court Clerk
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Mary Stewart Taylor confirms she will run for Madison County Circuit Clerk. Taylor is a member of the Madison County Republican Women, and she's described as a dedicated employee with a passion for public service. A…
Former McNairy County Circuit Clerk, wife both indicted for false time sheets
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk and his wife have been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Byron Maxedon served as the circuit court clerk until he resigned in December 2021, while…
Jackson winners announced for TN Songwriters Qualifying Round
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winners have been announced for the Tennessee Songwriters Qualifying Round, which took place at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at The Carnegie. On Saturday, February 12, local songwriters…
Exotic Pet Expo returns to Jackson this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is coming back to Jackson. This weekend, you can join fellow animal-lovers at the Jackson Fairgrounds where many sellers will be offering exotic animals, toys, pet…
Old Country Store to offer free ice cream for limited time Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free treat is awaiting visitors of The Old Country Store for a limited time. The restaurant is unveiling a new look for their ice cream shoppe, and the community is invited to celebrate. From 3 p.m.…
Report shows multiple violations for Jackson cemetery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson cemetery is facing disciplinary action after multiple violations. Monday, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance released their Disciplinary Action Report for January 2022. The report shows that Ridgecrest Cemetery, located at 200 Ridgecrest Road…
Local students to help create company’s new jingle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus' Ensemble Program will help create a new jingle for a local company. Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric is partnering with the university to create the company's new jingle that will…
